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Tanmay Manoharrao Naik

Pursuing PhD in English, MPhil ELT, BEd English and Social Sciences, MA English, BA English

 

Email: tanmay.naik@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Mr. Tanmay Naik is an educator and researcher dedicated to making learning clear, engaging, and relevant. At GSFC University, he teaches English language and communication skills with a strong emphasis on practical application, industry readiness, and cultural grounding and a course on Leadership and Team Building to prepare future/industry-ready employees.

He is currently pursuing his PhD at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University on the Historiography of English Language Education in Colonial Gujarat. His research critically examines pre-1949 educational texts through six theoretical lenses—including postcolonial theory, sociocultural theory, critical pedagogy, cultural capital, imagined communities, and mimicry/hybridity—while aligning these findings with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Beyond his teaching role, Mr. Tanmay Naik has made significant contributions to curriculum design, leadership skill-development modules, and institutional initiatives such as the Finishing School Programme. Guided by academic integrity and a deep sense of responsibility, his work blends historical scholarship with contemporary pedagogical practices. His teaching objectives focus on enabling students to think critically, communicate effectively, and evolve as responsible and culturally aware global citizens.

  1. Pursuing a PhD in the Historiography of English Language Education in Colonial Gujarat from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.
  2. M.Phil. English Language Teaching, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand (June 2009 to June 2023)
  3. BEd from Waymade College of Education, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand (June 2008 to June 2009)
  4. MA English from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand (June 2006 to June 2008)
  5. BA English, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara (From June 2003 to May 2006)

My work intersects the fields of English language education, history, communication, postcolonial studies, and the Indian Knowledge System. Through my PhD on the Historiography of English Language Education in Colonial Gujarat, I explore how English was taught in the pre-1949 period, what methods and ideas shaped it, and how those legacies still influence our classrooms today.

I am deeply passionate about communicational strategies—finding practical, engaging ways to help students express themselves clearly, confidently, and appropriately in different contexts. Whether it’s for professional settings, academic work, or intercultural exchange, I believe communication is not just about language—it’s about connection.

In the field of postcolonial studies, I examine how power, identity, and cultural negotiation have shaped education in India. Theoretical perspectives such as postcolonial theory, cultural capital, imagined communities, and mimicry/hybridity help me unpack how language both empowers and limits people and how it shapes our sense of who we are.

I am equally committed to bringing the Indian Knowledge System into the conversation. I believe our traditional educational philosophies, ethical frameworks, and indigenous perspectives have a lot to offer in today’s world. My goal is to weave these insights into modern communicational training and curriculum design—so our students can be rooted in their cultural heritage while thriving in a global environment.

In short, I want my research and teaching to bridge the past and the present, helping learners not only gain skills but also understand the deeper cultural and historical forces that shape the way we communicate.

1. Book
Title: Task-based Activities to Enhance Vocabulary of ESL Learners
Publication Date: 18 September 2013
Author(s): Mr. Tanmay Manoharrao Naik (Principal Author) and Dr. Sunil Shah
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing (National)
ISBN: 978-1515213802

2. Book Chapter (forthcoming, based on earlier context)
Title: Women Entrepreneurs and Homestays in Northeast India: A Model for Sustainable Indigenous Tourism
Publication: In the edited volume Indigenous Tourism: Empowering a Sustainable Future (Apple Academic Press)
The focus of this study is to examine women-led homestays as effective models for promoting sustainable tourism, preserving culture, and empowering communities in Northeast India.

3. Research Paper
Title: Overview of English Language Education in India: History, Policies, Trends, and Practices
Publication: ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(1), 1192–1200.
DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.2999
Focus: This paper critically examines the evolution of English Language Education in India from its colonial origins to contemporary reforms under NEP 2020, highlighting the interplay of language policy, pedagogy, cultural identity, and decolonization efforts.

1. GSFC University, Vadodara
Assistant Professor
Period: 2 January 2023 – Present
Nature of Work: Teaching, assessment, and other regular academic tasks assigned by the university management.
Type: Full-time, permanent.

2. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat
Teaching Assistant
Period: 21 November 2022 – 31 December 2022
Nature of Work: Teaching, assessment, and assigning academic tasks to students as per the curriculum.
Type: Part-time, temporary.

3. Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad
English Trainer
Period: 9 May 2018 – 15 April 2022
Nature of Work: English training for final-year undergraduates of government and grant-in-aid colleges to prepare them for interviews.
Type: Part-time, contractual (under Education Department initiative).

4. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Teaching Assistant, Department of English, Faculty of Arts
Period: 21 July 2009 – 21 December 2013
Nature of Work: Teaching, assessment, and academic tasks as assigned by the department.
Type: Part-time, ad hoc.

He has been working with the HELE India Group as Research Associate since June 2018 to catalogue the list of books used to teach the English Language in Gujarat, India. Hornby Education Trust, UK, sponsors the research work. (Ongoing)

  • Leadership Skill-Building and Team Development – Designed and delivered interactive leadership and teamwork modules for Data Science and Chemical Science students at GSFC University, Vadodara (2023–2025).

  • Curriculum Development – Developed NEP 2020-aligned, industry-oriented Communication Skills syllabi at GSFC University (2022–2024), integrating workplace readiness skills and cultural competence.

  • Student Mentorship – Provided ongoing academic and career mentoring at GSFC University, guiding students on interview techniques, professional etiquette, and soft skills (2019–2025).

  • Finishing School Programme—Served as English Language Trainer under the Government of Gujarat’s Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) Finishing School Programme at various Government Colleges across the state of Gujarat (2018-2022).

  • Co-Curricular & Cultural Awareness Activities – Organized cultural awareness, public speaking, and critical thinking workshops at GSFC University (2023–2024).

  • Skill Matrix Development – Created module-wise skill matrices for Communication Skills courses aligned to the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus (2024).

  • Institutional Engagement—Served on Academic Council Subcommittees and contributed to quality enhancement and student development strategies at GSFC University (2023–present).

  • Academic Counselling – Conducted higher education and career counselling sessions during University Orientation Programmes and departmental advisories at GSFC University (2023–2025).

  1. GSET Qualified 2023
  2. Awarded All Rounder of the Year during PG Student Life from H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research affiliated to Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar for the academic year 2006-07